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Promote your organization, service or product to the Michigan museum and cultural community at the 2018 Michigan Museums Association (MMA) Conference.

MMA offers extensive sponsorship opportunities in conjunction with its largest program, the annual conference.

The conference will take place at the Dearbon Inn in Dearborn, October 28-30. We expect 200-250 staff, volunteers, and board members from museums throughout the state to participate in the conference.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Key Sponsorships

Presenting Sponsor – $5,000Includes your logo featured on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, two personalized thank yous on our social media accounts, featured signage at the conference, a full page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks during the general sessions on Monday and Tuesday, and five complimentary conference registrations.

Lake Superior Sponsor– $3,000Includes your logo on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a personalized thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a full page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks during the general sessions on Monday or Tuesday, and three complimentary conference registrations.

Lake Michigan Sponsor – $2,000Includes your logo on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a personalized thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a full page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks during the general sessions on Monday or Tuesday, and two complimentary conference registrations.

Lake Huron Sponsor – $1,000Includes your logo on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a personalized thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a half page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks during lunch on Monday or Tuesday, and one complimentary conference registration.

Lake Eire Sponsor – $500Includes your name on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a quarter page ad in the printed program, and a complimentary tote bag insert.

Event Sponsorships

Opening Reception(Sunday) – $3,000The conference kicks off on Sunday, October 28 with a gathering at the Arab American National Museum. Light refreshments will be served.Sponsorshipincludes your logo on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a personalized thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a full page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks during the general sessions on Monday or Tuesday, and three complimentary conference registrations.

Concurrent Sessions I(Monday, 11-12) $500Five session covering a variety of topics.Sponsorship includes your name on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a quarter page ad in the printed program, and a complimentary tote bag insert.

Concurrent Sessions II(Monday, 2-3) $500Five sessions covering a variety of topics.Sponsorship includes your name on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a quarter page ad in the printed program, and a complimentary tote bag insert.

Monday Evening Reception – $3,000
Conference attendees will gather at The Henry Ford Museum of Innovation for a reception amidst one of the greatest historical collections in the country. Sponsorship includes your logo featured on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a personalized thank you on our social media accounts, featured signage at the conference, a full page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks during the reception, and three complimentary conference registrations.

Trivia Night (Tuesday) $1000
This post-reception gathering at the hotel will challenge participants on their knowledge of all things Michigan, Michigan museums, and Michigan Museums Association.Sponsorship includes your logo on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a personalized thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a half page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks during lunch on Monday or Tuesday, and one complimentary conference registration.

Conversation Stations(Tuesday) $500MMA Conference Conversation Stations are similar to poster sessions at more formal or academic conference, but with a broader applications. MMA members are invited to present ideas or ask questions about any topic the field might be interested in.Sponsorship includes your name on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a quarter page ad in the printed program, and a complimentary tote bag insert.

Day Two Keynote(Tuesday) - $2000A featured speaker with will inform and inspire conference participants with a presentation related to the conference theme of leadership. Speaker to be announced.Sponsorship includes your logo on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a personalized thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a full page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks at the keynote, and two complimentary conference registrations.

Morning Break (Tuesday) $500Coffee, tea, and light snacks will fuel up participants after an inspiring keynote presentation.Sponsorship includes your name on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a quarter page ad in the printed program, and a complimentary tote bag insert.

Concurrent Sessions III(Tuesday, 10:45-11:45) $500Five sessions covering a variety of topics.Sponsorship includes your name on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a quarter page ad in the printed program, and a complimentary tote bag insert.

Concurrent Sessions IV(Tuesday, 1:30-2:30) $500Five sessions covering a variety of topics.Sponsorship includes your name on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a quarter page ad in the printed program, and a complimentary tote bag insert.

Concurrent Sessions V(Tuesday, 2:45-3:45) $500Five sessions covering a variety of topics.Sponsorship includes your name on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a quarter page ad in the printed program, and a complimentary tote bag insert.

Charging Station (Monday, Tuesday) $500Conference participants will be able to charge devices in a secure setting.Sponsorship includes your name on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a quarter page ad in the printed program, and a complimentary tote bag insert.

Workshop participants will work together on practical prototyping experiences and discover the key elements of the best interactive exhibits. We will also take what we’ve learned into the galleries of the host institution, the Detroit Historical Society, for a “Museum Makeover.”

Promote your organization, service or product to the Michigan museum and cultural community at the 2018 Michigan Museums Association Conference.

The conference will take place at the Dearborn Innn October 28-30. We expect 200-250 staff, volunteers, and board members from museums throughout the state to participate in the conference.

On October 29 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. vendors are invited to promote their business in the conference facility foyer, a high-traffic location that also includes the conference registration table, break refreshments, and the entrances to session locations.

Business vendors receive two lunch tickets. All vendors may register for the full-conference at the member rate (contact the office). Vendor space includes a skirted table and two chairs.

Cost $400*

*MMA Business members receive a 25% discount on conference vendor space.

Promote your organization, service or product to the Michigan museum and cultural community at the 2018 Michigan Museums Association Conference with an advertisement in the printed program or as an insert in the conference tote bag.

The conference will take place at the Dearborn Inn, October 28-30. We expect 200-250 staff, volunteers, and board members from museums throughout the state to participate in the conference.

Printed Conference Program

Program advertisements will be included in the printed program distributed to all attendees and to select supporters throughout the year following the conference. The program will also be permanently posted on the MMA website as a pdf file following the conference.

Program advertisers will be acknowledged on the MMA website and thanked on Facebook.

Outside Back Cover (7 1/2" wide x 10" high)
$500*

Inside Covers (7 1/2" wide x 10" high)
$250*

Full Page (7 1/2" wide x 10" high)
$100*

Half-page (7" wide x 4" high)
$75*

Quarter-Page (3 1/4" wide x 4 1/2" high)
$50*

*MMA Business members receive a 50% discount on conference program ads.

Tote Bag Inserts

$250

Include your printed materials or promotional item in the conference tote bag given to all participants. We expect to need 225-250 items and will confirm that number by early-Ocotber.

From the Ground Up:
Leadership in Museums

October 28-30, 2018

Dearborn

Leadership means different things to different people and in different circumstances, and the idea of leadership has changed over time. Join the Michigan Museums Association and members of the Michigan museums community as we explore the meaning and role of leadership in museums. Keynote speakers, concurrent sessions, and conversation stations will address different ideas and manifestations of leadership in our field and organizations.